Lakers celebrate playoff homecoming in 109-95 win over Suns

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks during the Lakers’ Game 3 victory against the Phoenix Suns Thursday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) argues a call during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LOS ANGELES — Each time Anthony Davis sprawled to the ground after a tough foul or a difficult finish, he felt the cheers of about 7,000 frenzied Los Angeles Lakers fans lifting him back up.